How To Fix RSLWSP415 - Characteristic &1 requires characteristic &2 (char. &2 can be used)

RSLWSP415 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSLWSP - BW Workspaces

• Message number: 415

• Message text: Characteristic &1 requires characteristic &2 (char. &2 can be used)

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& is compounded to higher-level characteristic &V2&.
Higher-level characteristic &V2& cannot be used however.
If characteristic &V1& is allowed, it must be possible to use
higher-level characteristic &V2& too.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system has automatically allowed use of higher-level characteristic
&V2&.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSLWSP415 - Characteristic &1 requires characteristic &2 (char. &2 can be used) ?

  The SAP error message RSLWSP415 indicates that a characteristic (let's call it &1) requires another characteristic (let's call it &2) to be defined or used in a specific context, such as in a planning or reporting scenario. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where characteristics and their dependencies are defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Dependency: Characteristic &1 is defined in such a way that it requires characteristic &2 to be present. This could be due to a configuration setting or a dependency defined in the master data.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the characteristics may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the relationship between the two characteristics.
  Planning Object Structure: The planning object structure may not be correctly configured to include both characteristics, leading to this error when trying to execute a planning function.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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